Pecan Sandies

I loved, loved, loved pecan sandies as a child. You know, the store-bought ones that have been around for ages. In my adult years, I have come to appreciate and prefer homemade baked goods. I simply couldn’t pass up the chance to make my very own pecan sandies.

This recipe comes from Martha Stewart Makes Cookies, an iPad and iPhone app that’s been around for a few months now. I was first introduced to the app when I was invited to The Martha Stewart Show to live Tweet her cookies episode in November. As you can imagine, that was quite an experience, and I’m still in awe of both her and that set.

Back to the cookies… These are very simple and quick to get from preheating to baking. It’s a simple dough that comes together quickly, if not that cohesively. My one complaint was that my dough didn’t stick together very well. The flavor, on the other hand, was exactly what I had hoped. The crunch of toasty pecans in a sweet cookie makes me happy.

Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Beat in vanilla and salt. With mixer speed on low, gradually add flour and beat just until combined. Fold in pecans.

Roll dough into 1 & 1/2-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets. Lightly flatten each with the bottom of a dampened glass.

These look so delicious! Pecan sandies are one of my favorite cookies – homemade only though. There’s something about the ones in the package that I don’t like. And I just saw the related post for cocoa macadamia nut sandies.. HEAVEN! Thank you.

Pecan Sandies were my favorite childhood cookie too. I need to make these. I’m so envious you were invited to Martha’s set for the launch of her iPad cookie application. What an honor and experience that must have been!

Coming from Queensland in Australia, I can’t say that Pecan Sandies are a childhood favourite! (more like lamingtons) But now that I have seen your recipe, I might have to bake up a batch and start a new tradition!!

I made these tonight. My only complaint is the recipe only makes 18 cookies, which by the time I stopped munching on the batter, yielded only 16 baked cookies! The cookies themselves are excellent with a great buttery pecan flavor. Warm out of the oven, they are excellent. One last comment: My toaster oven had them baked in 15 minutes, while the recipe states a significantly longer period of time. I would recommend you keep an eye on them in your oven to prevent overbaking. Thanks for the recipe!

That’s so excited that you were invited to tweet at the show! These cookies look so good and your photos are great. I just found your blog, I love it. I’m always searching through baking blogs for inspiration so I can;t wait to look through your recipes.

I am making these tonight. Right after I go to the gym that is….they look deadly, and so, *SO* much better than the dried out kind that you get at the store. I will report back ASAP with my findings….and I will also listen to Bob’s advice about the cooktime.

It’s about time I commented here! I love your blog. Thanks for making me excited to check in xo, Cory

This is exciting! I’ve loved Pecan Sandies since I was Very Little in the 50’s. Alas, as so many things, they have changed. They do not taste the same anymore, can’t even eat the ones the elves make anymore. Thanks for this recipe. I will be trying it soon!

I made these today, & were a disappointment! I didn’t read these reviews, my first batch burned, cuz I put it on 15 minute timer (it says 15-17 so I went earlier than later!) ugh. Used real butter & they are all scorched. Hubby will eat anything,but I was taking them to the festivities today for day after TG gathering! I have the 2nd tray in (I got 20 cookies total!) & will watch them like a hawk & see how they turn out!